Chevrolet Camaro (1970 – 1981) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981): specs compared
The Chevrolet Camaro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 11.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,515 kg. At 5,019 mm, the Chevrolet Camaro is 279 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors. The Chevrolet Camaro dates from 1970 – 1981, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors from 1972 – 1981.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Camaro
1970 – 1981
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1981 | 1972 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 25 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 253 hp | 185 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 237 – 468 Nm | 240 – 401 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.3 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | — | 200 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 14.7 L/100 km | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,775 – 5,019 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,250 – 1,273 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,637 kg | 1,515 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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